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Ord. 2026-3.City of Dallas (Dallas County)

An ordinance amending Chapter 12B, “Convenience Stores,” of the Dallas City Code by amending Sections 12B-2, 12B-14, 12B-18, and 12B-23; (1) providing a definition for a small box discount store; (2) amending surveillance camera system requirements; (3) amending store visibility requirements; (4) amending automatic teller machine requirements; (5) providing a saving clause; (6) providing a severability clause; and (7) providing an effective date - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

Bastiat Overreach Score: 45/100
Passed: 2026-08-12 • Effective: 2026-08-12

Executive Summary & Impact

An ordinance amending Chapter 12B, “Convenience Stores,” of the Dallas City Code by amending Sections 12B-2, 12B-14, 12B-18, and 12B-23; (1) providing a definition for a small box discount store; (2) amending surveillance camera system requirements; (3) amending store visibility requirements; (4) amending automatic teller machine requirements; (5) providing a saving clause; (6) providing a severability clause; and (7) providing an effective date - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

3. • City of Dallas City Council2026-08-12
An ordinance amending Chapter 12B, “Convenience Stores,” of the Dallas City Code by amending Sections 12B-2, 12B-14, 12B-18, and 12B-23; (1) providing a definition for a small box discount store; (2) amending surveillance camera system requirements; (3) amending store visibility requirements; (4) amending automatic teller machine requirements; (5) providing a saving clause; (6) providing a severability clause; and (7) providing an effective date - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Outcome: PASSED (15-0) • Motion to approve An ordinance amending Chapter 12B, “Convenience Stores,” of the Dallas City Code by amending Sections 12B-2, 12B-14, 12B-18, and 12B-23; (1) providing a definition for a small box discount store; (2)

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-3. (Agenda Item 3.)
Meeting: City of Dallas City Council
Date Enacted: 2026-08-12
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (15 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Municipal Ordinance

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
An ordinance amending Chapter 12B, “Convenience Stores,” of the Dallas City Code by amending Sections 12B-2, 12B-14, 12B-18, and 12B-23; (1) providing a definition for a small box discount store; (2) amending surveillance camera system requirements; (3) amending store visibility requirements; (4) amending automatic teller machine requirements; (5) providing a saving clause; (6) providing a severability clause; and (7) providing an effective date - Financing: No cost consideration to the City